The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-11

without any sense of Justice Their motto is
<he lends Justify the means" Almost every city
has suffered from the influence of liquor leagues
and ciiQues who would not hesitate to commit
crime to accomplish their object. Indianapolis
has not escaped, and now she is in the midst of
struggle on this point, and we must soon de-
termlne whether we to be arbitrarily gov
erned by such clique to govern our
selves2 Whether are to elect a to ofice
who will give full sway to the liquor element by
allowing the saloons OF our city to stay open in
direct violation of law, or are we to elect men
who will do all il their power to uphold and main
tain the dignity of the lawl
May / ask what is the Liquor League7 The
answer is it is a league composed of the saloon
keepers. Men who make money-make
living out of the failings of Others
men who encourage others to do what they
themselves scorn Is this right Is it right to
allow them to take from the working man his
wages and deprive him and his family of even
necessities of life9 Or do we want men in
office who will not give them more liberty than
the law allowsf Does not the law allow them
enough liberty at PRESENT. Is the countenanc-
ing of such things in any way in keeping with
Justicei Does it insure domestic tranquility
Does it promote the general welfare2 And,
above all, does il secure to ourselves and our
posterity the blessings of libertyl The answer
is, no.
In national ard State politics am Demo-
crat. am because / believe in the principles
advanced by them in their platforms; and this
evening do not want to be understood to swerve
one inch from my Democratic principles. But,
above all, am a true citizen and under such
circumstances the present in local issue,
we should be governed by the conclusions
formed from the personal knowledge of men
who represent the principles advanced by them
and their associates; and such citizen. realiz-
Ing the Importance of casting my first vote in
the right direction. in support of law in favor of
man to whom am willing to trust my inter-
ests, L speak as do, and hope / speak the SEN
tiinents of all thinking young men Who with
me, about to their first votes, and that
they do it believing 1t to be right. And, in
cordance with such views, expressed by me
tonight, shall cast my vote for the present in
cumbent of the office of Mayor. because he rep
resents the views of our leading citizens; and 1
will not vote for a man who is dictated to nv
class of men who are at present under Indictment
for tampering with the ballot and thereby
ieopardizing our rights American citizens.
At the close of his speech the young man was
most enthusiastically applauded.
John t. Dye. gentleman who is independent
in politics, made an earnest appeal to the people
to sustain Mayor Denny in this election because
he represented an honest and pure administra-
ton OF municipal affairs He dwelt upon the
political crimes of the gang that opposes him
and showed that its success would be disastrous
to the clty's interests
When Senator Harrison came forward hats
and handkerchiefs were waved cheer followed
cheer, and for several minutes he had to wait to
be heard. His was powerful speech in detail
ing the evils that would follow the gang il it
should get control of the city. He said there
should be but one party in city, and that the
party favoring an enforcement OF the laws, for
the good government Of municipal affairs came
every
good citizen not to let it go out that Sim Coy
and his associates who had been tried and were
still under indictment for tally sheet forgeries,
had been chosen 10 administer the cty's affairs
The work to be done to-day does not end with
voting. Everyone should give his time at the
polls. and his energies in securing such a major
ity for Denny and Bowlus to show to the
world that the great Democratic party has re-
VOTED against Gov and his gang.
Ex-Governor Porter was also most cordially
received. He sad Mr.. Denny had fulfilled the
pledges
city purer and better administration than it
ever had before He was opposed by the gang
because he dared to enforce the law. Coyism
means the overthrow of law at the will of law
breakers, not by legitimate means offered by the
Legislature, in which the people say
whether a law shall be repealed not. The
Governor also referred to the nomination of
Edenharter one that had been made by a sub
committee who sold it to those who would buy.
Mayor Dennys reception only equaled
by that rendered to Senator Harrison and
Governor Porter. The enthusiasm was al
most uncontrollable. In answer to it, with
out qualifications or measuring terms, he
announced his position as he has done frequent
ly during the canvass. He allowed his record
to speak for the fulfillment of the pledges he
made two years ago. Upon that record he stood
and those pledges he renewed in favor of an
partial enforcement of the laws His remarks
were frequently pointed by the responses of the
audience and its often recurring applause.
The meeting closed with short and stirring
Rpeeches by the Hon. Warren G. Sayre, of
Wabash, and the Rev. J. III. Weaver, of Rich
mond. Mr.. Sayre said the people of the State
were anxiously waiting the result of this elec-
ton In no place was it asked win Edenharter
be elected Mayor, but will Sim Coy winl7 If
Edenharter succeeds, Coy will be the candidate
for Mayor two years hence. Mr. Weaver, a
colored gentleman, appealed to bis people to
stand by the ticket of law and order for from I.
gang rule the colored man could expect nothing
good for himself or anyone else. After a song
from the glee club and a patriotic tune from
the band the large audience dispersed with a
feeling Of confidence that law and order would
triumph to-day in spite of the fierce fight of
the gang for its own preservation.
A Malicious Falsehood About Mr.. Bowlns.
hand-bill has been freely circulated among
colored voters stating that John w. Bowlus
the Republican candidate for clerk, conspired
with others, while acting as attorney for Henry |
Taylor, a colored man, to defraud him in 1854 |
Accompanying the statement was an affidavit
purporting to be from Mr.. Taylor substantial
ing the charge Louis Reinhold. the ex-con-
stable, with whom Bowlus had trouble some |
time ago, is credited with getting out the circu-
lar. AS the charges are false and likely to do |
Mr.. Bowlus some damage, his friends visited |
Taylor and asked him for statement of the |
facts regarding his relations with Mr. Bowlus |
He offered TO make the following statement
INDIANAPoLIs Oct TO-
To Whom it May Concern:
ted throughout this city, charging John w. Bowus |
Republican candidate for city clerk, with conspiring
Democratic trick and lie I did not at any time
in the past and do not now, charge John w. Bowlus
with Wrongng me. or of any attempt co do did
give Mr. Bowlus power of attorney collect for me
$31 IL. In that matter John w. Bowlus honorable
and all right with me. When Informed Mr.. Bowlus
how had been treated by certain parties in the
in which received that $31.12. he declined keep
any money for his fee, but paid the amount in
full, and thus washed his hands of the whole bust
ness. regard Mr.. Bowlus honest, upright
young man and ask my colored friends in this city
vote for him for city clerk. will add in conclusion
that there statements in that Democratic hand
bill that were never read to and that never
heard Of nor thought of until they read to
from said bill. can not read myself.
HENRY TAYLOR.
Alderman Pritchard wrote the foregoing
statement In the presence of Taylor and Mr.
Cal F. Darnell witnessed his signature.
Where tn Vote.
The voting places in the different wards to-day
are follows: